Srinagar to Samarkand flights
Samarkand lies 932 km (579 mi) north-west of Srinagar, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 57 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Srinagar | Samarkand | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Uzbekistan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 595,200 |
| Elevation | 1,589 m (5,213 ft) | 703 m (2,306 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) |
| Nearest large airport | SXR, 11 km out | SKD, 5 km out |
Clocks in Samarkand are 30 min behind Srinagar right now, so a 1 h 57 min journey lands only 1 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Samarkand
Crossing from India into Uzbekistan: money changes from the Rupee to the Som (UZS); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +998; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Srinagar
Srinagar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Srinagar International Airport (SXR), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,090-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Samarkand
Samarkand is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Samarkand International Airport (SKD), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,187-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samarkand International Airport | SKD | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,187 ft | 2,224 ft |
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Staying in Samarkand
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Samarkand. Of the 239 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (175), and 5 are five-star. Across 145 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 45,439 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Samarkand from Srinagar?
932 km (579 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Srinagar.
How long does it take to get from Srinagar to Samarkand by air?
About 1 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Srinagar and Samarkand?
Samarkand is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Samarkand against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Srinagar to Samarkand flights?
Typically Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
What currency do I need in Samarkand?
The Som (UZS).
Where can I stay in Samarkand?
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Samarkand, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.